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A Bouquet of Container Gardening Plants

Container gardening plants can liven up even the dullest spot. Find the right combination of plants to complement your favourite container. Here are some suggestions of plants that group well in containers. Use these plants in your container garden design.

Choose container gardening plants that complement the color and texture of the container. The container and plants must be in harmony. It is similar to dress sense. Some colors just don’t go together!

I sometimes go to the local nursery to get some ideas.
I pick some plants I like and put them together on the trolley, stand back and see how they compliment each other. It’s like trying on different dresses and accessories and looking in the mirror. You keep on changing until you feel it is just right! This makes
container gardening
so exciting!

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Container Gardening Plants with Striking Foliage

Red Foliage

Plant a container with red foliage tints. It is beautiful to recognise seasonal changes in your garden. The reds, purple and bronze foliage adds depth and interest in your garden. For example, an Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) can look beautiful in a large container. A layer of pebbles, small, medium and large with moss in between will enhance the beauty of the acer.

Designing with silver, blue and grey foliage, do just the opposite to the dark foliage colors. Dark foliage brings depth to a design. The silver and greys bring in light. The greys also provide a gentle soft background for lighter colors.

Green is a color on its own, the closest to nature. Most gardens are made up of green, in different hues and textures. Shiny green leaves reflect light into a design. Different shades of green and different types of leaf textures add interest and beauty to the design.

Red flowers look good with cream and green foliage. Pinks and purples go well together. Look at the color wheel for contrast in colors. Blend your foliage and colors together.

Pink flowers also do well with silver grey foliage. Here again its personal taste. Pale pink, mauve, creams, and pastel shades do well with silver foliage. Dark purple tulips will add depth to a design.

Group your container gardening plants together according to climatic and water requirements. A little bit of homework upfront will help you to combine the plants correctly. Successful
container garden design
depends on matching plant requirements and on combining complementary plants together.